Senior Patient Care Tech - Student Extern

Senior Patient Care Tech – Student Extern

Apply for the Senior Patient Care Tech – Student Extern position at Community Health Network. Join a team that delivers exceptional patient care through empathy, communication, and collaboration.

The Sr. Patient Care Tech Student Extern works under the direction of a Registered Nurse, performing direct and indirect patient care. Direct patient care includes bathing, assisting with elimination, feeding, bedmaking, safety observation, blood glucose checks, vital signs measurement, urinary catheter insertion/care, dressing changes, and phlebotomy. Indirect care involves documentation, reinforcing patient/family education, stocking supplies, and orienting patients and staff to the unit.

The role also collaborates with other team members on additional duties as directed.

• High School diploma or GED
• Currently accepted into an accredited nursing school (must provide an acceptance letter upon hire)
• Completed at least the first semester of nursing school (must provide official transcripts upon hire)
• Experience performing basic patient care tasks such as bathing, feeding, vitals, activities of daily living, transportation, IV discontinuation, phlebotomy, Accucheck, catheter care, dressing changes, and restraints
• Exposure to blood and body fluids may be possible
• Ability to use a computer for documentation and work‑related purposes
• Strong written, verbal, and non‑verbal interpersonal and professional communication skills
• Accountability for own actions and courteous service orientation
• Ability to prioritize, organize, and multi‑task
• Easily takes direction while remaining self‑directed and motivated
• High degree of responsibility and responsiveness
• Handles patients, visitors, and care team interactions with emotional control

• Must be able to lift
• Must be available for one week of full‑time training

Community Health Network values the community at its core. We build teams that deliver exceptional care through empathy, communication, and collaboration. All are integral to the patient experience. We pride ourselves on having caregivers, not employees. Join our community to make a difference in your neighbors’ lives.

Apply today!